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McDonald's Australia Franchise Opportunity

Australia's largest quick-service restaurant chain, opened its first store in Yagoona, Sydney in 1971. Operates a mix of company and franchised restaurants nationwide.

1076 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1971Registered as McDonald's Australia Limited
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a McDonald's Australia franchise cost?

A McDonald's Australia franchise requires a total investment of $1,500,000–$2,600,000 all-in, comprising a $45,000 initial fee and a 5.0% royalty and a 4.0% marketing levy.

Source: Published on franchiseinsights.com.au · captured July 2026. See full cost breakdown

Sources differ on cost. The ACCC Register lists an establishment cost of $220,000–$3,370,000 (captured 2026-08-19), while our headline figure of $1,500,000–$2,600,000 is from Published on franchiseinsights.com.au. Ranges can differ in scope, for example whether working capital, fit-out or GST are included. Confirm the current figure, and exactly what it covers, with the franchisor and the disclosure document.
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Fees vs the market

McDonald's Australia vs the Quick-Service Food median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeMcDonald's AustraliaCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$1.5M–$2.6M$337,000–$675,000 (173)above median
Initial franchise fee$45,000$45,000 (9)near median
Royalty (% gross sales)5.0%6.0% (9)below median
Marketing levy (% gross sales)4.0%4.3% (9)near median

Medians from the Quick-Service Food Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Network & venues

1,076venues in Australia
903franchised businesses
173company-owned units
221franchisees (operators)
55years operating in Australia

Operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007468) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$220,000 – $3,370,000
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$50,000 – $4,200,001
Other payments (annual)$700,000 – $8,300,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007468) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew No

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007468) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

McDonald's Australia’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyYes
Franchisor can change the agreementYes
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007468) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website mcdonalds.com.au

Phone 02 9875 6666

Email franchising@au.mcd.com

Registered office 21-29 Central Avenue, Thornleigh NSW 2120

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007468) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

How McDonald's Australia’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
New South WalesSydney Metrowaitlistcaptured July 2026
VictoriaMelbourne Metrorecruitingcaptured July 2026
QueenslandBrisbanerecruitingcaptured July 2026
Western AustraliaPerthrecruitingcaptured July 2026

Before you buy into McDonald's Australia

Guides to read before you sign anything with McDonald's Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a McDonald's Australia franchise cost?

A McDonald's Australia franchise requires a total investment of $1,500,000–$2,600,000 all-in, including a $45,000 initial fee (Published on franchiseinsights.com.au).

What are McDonald's Australia's ongoing fees?

McDonald's Australia charges a 5% royalty and a 4% marketing levy.

Is McDonald's Australia on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, McDonald's Australia appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.

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